Belt game 3,498 · May 19, 1905
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7–1 at home to start reign 1,545 of the MLB belt, the 171st for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since May 18, 1905, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on May 24, 1905.
1,545Reign number
171Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held